When Performing an Assessment,the Nurse Detects a Fruity Odor on the Client's

question 14

Multiple Choice

When performing an assessment,the nurse detects a fruity odor on the client's breath.What does the nurse do next?

• A) Assess the client's blood sugar level.
• B) Assess the client's stool for occult blood.
• C) Instruct the client in oral hygiene techniques.
• D) Assess the client for petechiae, itching, and jaundice.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The process of explaining, analyzing, or giving meaning to something, such as data, actions, or events.

Implied Messages

Messages or meanings that are suggested or inferred rather than directly stated.

Influencing Responses

The act of affecting or altering someone's reactions or behaviors through various means.

Paraphrasing

The act of rewording someone else's statement to express the same meaning in a different way, often used to demonstrate understanding.